of this title, and whose disability is rated not less than 30 percent, shall be entitled to additional compensation for dependents in the following monthly amounts:
(1) If and while rated totally disabled and
(A) has a spouse but no child, $139;
(B) has a spouse and one or more children, $240 plus $70 for each child in excess of one;
(C) has no spouse but one or more children, $94 plus $70 for each child in excess of one;
(D) has a parent dependent upon such veteran for support, then, in addition to the above amounts, $112 for each parent so dependent;
(E) notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly payable amount on account of a spouse who is
(i) a patient in a nursing home or
(ii) blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person, shall be $265 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section; and
(F) notwithstanding the other provisions of this paragraph, the monthly amount payable on account of each child who has attained the age of eighteen years and who is pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution shall be $222 for a totally disabled veteran and proportionate amounts for partially disabled veterans in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section.
